Tackling antisocial behaviour: Legal action brings relief to Bentley community
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19th February 2026
Customers
A tenancy in Montgomery Road, Bentley has been ended after a court granted possession of the property following persistent and serious antisocial behaviour that had a significant impact on neighbours.
The eviction follows ongoing reports of disorder, drug-related activity and intimidation linked to the address. Residents raised concerns about feeling unsafe in shared spaces and experiencing ongoing disruption to daily life.
Despite a partial closure order being issued in August 2025, alongside formal warnings and other enforcement measures, the behaviour continued. whg therefore pursued possession proceedings through the courts, and the tenancy was brought to an end earlier this month.
Throughout the case, whg worked closely with West Midlands Police and other local partners to gather evidence and support affected residents.
As with all reports of antisocial behaviour, the situation was investigated thoroughly and proportionate steps were taken at each stage, with enforcement action taken only after other interventions failed.
Sarah Clarke, Director of Housing and Customer Services at whg, said:
“Our priority is always to ensure customers feel safe and secure in their homes. This case had a serious and prolonged impact on the wider community, and we explored every available option to resolve the situation before taking enforcement action.
“Eviction is always a last resort, but where behaviour continues and causes harm to others, we will act. We are grateful to residents who came forward with information and to our partners for their support in bringing this matter to a close.”
whg encourages customers experiencing antisocial behaviour to report concerns so they can be investigated promptly and appropriate action taken.
